May 28, 2015, 10:41AM

Detroit has so far kept up with post-bankruptcy obligations to maintain long-term financial health, and things are looking up, according to former Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr and the two federal judges who guided the city through its restructuring. Full story »

January 27, 2015, 1:54PM

Coleman A. Young International Airport was up for grabs when the city was looking make deals with creditors to slash debt during its bankruptcy case, but there were no takers, former Emergency Manger Kevyn Orr said Tuesday. Full story »

January 27, 2015, 1:54PM

Coleman A. Young International Airport was up for grabs when the city was looking make deals with creditors to slash debt during its bankruptcy case, but there were no takers, former Emergency Manger Kevyn Orr said Tuesday. Full story »

January 24, 2015, 1:21PM

DETROIT, MI -- The City of Detroit is no longer a loner when it comes to municipalities that are experiencing historic economic hardship. Atlantic City is also part of the club no city wants to be a member of. Full story »

January 22, 2015, 2:17PM

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Thursday announced a state takeover of Atlantic City, and former Detroit Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr will play a role in efforts to help the struggling coastal city recover from financial crisis. Full story »

November 10, 2014, 9:19AM

DETROIT, MI -- Detroit Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr, a Democrat, admitted to a Detroit radio station Monday that his recent work with Republican Gov. Rick Snyder really surprised him. Their negotiations and sharing of goals during the City of Detroit's bankruptcy plan, approved by a judge on Friday, convinced Orr that Snyder's political potential is impressive. "I think that man should be on somebody's short list for 2016," said Orr, in an interview broadcast Monday morning on WJR 760 AM. Full story »

October 02, 2014, 7:20AM

DETROIT, MI -- Detroit Emergency Manger Kevyn Orr is expected to take the witness stand for a second day Thursday and likely answer some tough questions before U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Steven Rhodes. Full story »

September 26, 2014, 9:21AM

DETROIT, MI -- A day after Detroit Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr restored authority to the City Council after it was subject to nearly 18 months of state control, he gave it and Mayor Mike Duggan a hearty endorsement. Orr told WJR 760 AM radio host Frank Beckmann that he believes the council and Duggan are "very much aware they have a heavy lift" now that he's no longer in control and will get down to business once the city is out of bankruptcy. Full story »

August 29, 2014, 10:48AM

Detroit is a step closer to exiting bankruptcy after securing $275 million commitment from Barclay's to purchase recovery bonds issued by the Michigan Finance Authority, Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr's office announced Friday. Full story »

July 19, 2014, 12:17PM

DETROIT, MI -- Detroit Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr emphasized Friday in a press release that he doesn't want customers who demonstrate a financial need to go without a basic necessity like water. Full story »

July 17, 2014, 4:18PM

DETROIT, MI -- Detroit Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr sounded in a recent interview with a local radio stat that he'll be eager to get out of town once the city's historic municipal bankruptcy proceedings are over in court. Full story »

May 13, 2014, 3:00PM

Detroit is on pace to exit bankruptcy this fall, Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr told lawmakers on Tuesday, but they could send the process "back to the starting gates" by failing to approve a $194.8 million state contribution. Full story »

May 13, 2014, 7:30AM

Orr is scheduled to testify Tuesday before the newly-formed House Committee on Detroit's Recovery and Michigan's Future, which will begin debate on a 10-bill package that would see the state send $194.8 million to the city and oversee its finances for at least 20 years. Full story »